Seattle mayor unveils plan to expand shelter beds; outreach groups raise concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says the city must act faster on homelessness, announcing a plan to add 1,000 new shelter spaces by the end of the year and 4,000 by the end of her term. While city leaders say expanding emergency housing is critical, some business owners and outreach groups question whether fast-tracked shelters will address underlying issues.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says the city must act faster on homelessness, announcing a plan to add 1,000 new shelter spaces by the end of the year and 4,000 by the end of her term. While city leaders say expanding emergency housing is critical, some business owners and outreach groups question whether fast-tracked shelters will address underlying issues.
Gas prices climb nationwide, rising faster in Washington state
Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S., with the national average now about $3.25 a gallon, up from $2.85 a month ago, according to GasBuddy. In Washington state, drivers are paying even more at roughly $4.43 a gallon, as experts assess how much of the spike is tied to tensions involving Iran.
Gas prices continue to rise across the U.S., with the national average now about $3.25 a gallon, up from $2.85 a month ago, according to GasBuddy. In Washington state, drivers are paying even more at roughly $4.43 a gallon, as experts assess how much of the spike is tied to tensions involving Iran.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to refund billions in tariffs
A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to begin refunding billions of dollars in tariffs after the Supreme Court invalidated some of the president’s tariff authority
A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to begin refunding billions of dollars in tariffs after the Supreme Court invalidated some of the president’s tariff authority
Pierce County, WA enacts new sales tax to fund public safety, criminal justice
Pierce County leaders have approved a new 0.1% sales tax, known as the Justice Fund, to generate an estimated $27 million annually for public safety and criminal justice programs.
Pierce County leaders have approved a new 0.1% sales tax, known as the Justice Fund, to generate an estimated $27 million annually for public safety and criminal justice programs.
Tort claim alleges Washington DOL security flaw exposed driver data for years
A newly filed tort claim alleges a system flaw at the Washington Department of Licensing allowed criminals to change personal information and order duplicate licenses for years.
A newly filed tort claim alleges a system flaw at the Washington Department of Licensing allowed criminals to change personal information and order duplicate licenses for years.
Airstrikes continue in Tehran for sixth day as US, Israel expand campaign
U.S. and Israeli forces continued airstrikes on Tehran for a sixth day, targeting Iranian aircraft and military sites as regional fighting spreads.
U.S. and Israeli forces continued airstrikes on Tehran for a sixth day, targeting Iranian aircraft and military sites as regional fighting spreads.
Trump removes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid ad spending controversy
President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following her congressional testimony about a $220 million ad campaign she said he approved.
President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following her congressional testimony about a $220 million ad campaign she said he approved.
DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
12 WA men arrested in Kent prostitution sting
Kent police arrested 12 men in a recent prostitution sting at a local hotel.
Kent police arrested 12 men in a recent prostitution sting at a local hotel.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Here's how climate change extends allergy season in WA
If it feels like allergy season keeps getting longer, you're not imagining it.
If it feels like allergy season keeps getting longer, you're not imagining it.
OpenAI opens new Bellevue, WA offices
OpenAI opened a new office in Bellevue, expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
OpenAI opened a new office in Bellevue, expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
Here's how climate change extends allergy season in WA
It feels like allergy season keeps getting longer, and you're not imagining things. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down a new study that explains how climate change is extending seasonal allergy season.
It feels like allergy season keeps getting longer, and you're not imagining things. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down a new study that explains how climate change is extending seasonal allergy season.
WA man charged with murder in Bellevue YMCA hit-and-run
Police arrested a driver accused of a hit-and-run that killed an elderly woman at a Bellevue YMCA last month.
Police arrested a driver accused of a hit-and-run that killed an elderly woman at a Bellevue YMCA last month.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 33 latest updates
Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
WA Department of Licensing 6 year data breach
If you have a Washington Driver's license or ID card, you may be the victim of a major security breach.
If you have a Washington Driver's license or ID card, you may be the victim of a major security breach.
WA measles cases rise to 26 as US total tops 1,100 in 2026
The Department of Health has confirmed 26 measles cases in the first two months of 2026. This is more than double the statewide total in all of 2025.
The Department of Health has confirmed 26 measles cases in the first two months of 2026. This is more than double the statewide total in all of 2025.
Good Day Seattle at 8am for Thursday, 3/5
Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.